George Allison
George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison
HMS Montrose scores 450 kilograms of methamphetamine
The drugs have a value of around £18 million.
Shetland Spaceport boosts UK space launch capabilities
Hundreds of space jobs will be created in Scotland following UK Government approval for Lockheed Martin plans to transfer its satellite launch operations to the Shetland Space Centre.
Could the F-35 have laser weapons in the future?
Companies involved in the F-35 programme are considering laser weapon concepts for use by the aircraft.
Wildcat helicopter teams up with UAV
This is a UK first, allowing a helicopter crew to control a UAV from the cockpit as if it was one of the aircraft’s on-board sensors.
The Type 4X Destroyer – The next British warship
The Type 4X is just an early concept at this stage but a variant of the Type 26 Frigate is officially being considered for the job.
British frigate rescues father and son from sinking boat
A father and son were saved yesterday morning by HMS Westminster within minutes of their fishing vessel capsizing, say the Royal Navy.
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MBDA launches VL MICA NG air defence system
MBDA say that the new VL MICA NG system offers improved capabilities to handle atypical targets such as UAVs and small aircraft characterised by increasingly low observable infrared and radio frequency signatures.
Ferguson shipyard invests £500k in new Spanish tower crane
The tower crane at the publicly owned Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow is being removed to make way for a new one designed and manufactured by Spanish firm Jaso.
Fleet Solid Support Ships to be built in the UK
While international companies will be invited to work in collaboration with UK firms, "the successful manufacturing team must be led by a British company".
Royal Marines launch drones from amphibious vessel
Remotely operated systems will be used to provide Royal Marines Commandos on the ground with ammunition, fuel, medical supplies or food and water, as well as intelligence of ‘enemy’ movements and activity.
